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Halothane

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Last updated 04 Dec 2024 | 05:40 AM (UTC)

Halothane Uses

Halothane is used for general Anaesthesia.

How Halothane works

Halothane is a general anaesthetic. It works by causing reversible loss of consciousness. This allows surgical procedures to be carried out without pain and distress.

Common side effects of Halothane

Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Nausea, Vomiting, Slow heart rate, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Elevations of aminotransferases

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Medicine brands for Halothane

Neon Laboratories Ltd

₹164 to ₹1546

Expert advice for Halothane

Halothane is given by a vaporizer under the supervision of a doctor only.
Your doctor will monitor you regularly for blood pressure, pulse rate and heartbeat during the treatment.
It makes you feel sleepy. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Halothane affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Frequently asked questions for Halothane

Q. Is Halothane still used?

Yes, Halothane is still used as a safe anesthetic drug in many parts of the world

Q. Is Halothane flammable?

Halothane is potent inflammable nor explosive inhalational anaesthetic.